84488 Test feces for trypsin
Also known as: fecal trypsin screen, stool trypsin test, pancreatic enzyme screening
Qualitative screening test for trypsin in fecal specimens detecting enzyme presence.
In Plain Language
stool pancreas enzyme test
Clinical Context
Screens for pancreatic insufficiency; absent trypsin suggests pancreatic disease or malabsorption.
RVU Information
CPT 84488 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 84488?
CPT 84488 (Test feces for trypsin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Qualitative screening test for trypsin in fecal specimens detecting enzyme presence.
Who uses CPT code 84488?
CPT 84488 is used by Gastroenterology, Pathology, Laboratory Medicine. Screens for pancreatic insufficiency; absent trypsin suggests pancreatic disease or malabsorption.
When is CPT 84488 used?
Screens for pancreatic insufficiency; absent trypsin suggests pancreatic disease or malabsorption.
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